Rents Up Forces Builders to Move Future Homes
Article by Roger W. Babson warns that rents have stalled new building but will rise nationwide next year. He argues higher rents will drive a construction surge as builders rush to meet demand, urging prompt action before a stampede to build begins. He notes material costs and policy effects shaping rent trends and housing supply.
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Boda
Crete
Renee Materiaines
Heian
Huehling Bracken Ad Builders
Refuse to Wait Lower Prices on Housing Materials
A dispatch from Washington reports private contracts and private builders delaying housing projects due to waiting for lower prices on higher and built-in materials. The piece notes construction plans signed earlier and the impact of price changes on municipal contracts and private improvements, with figures indicating projects slowed and federal plans unaffected.
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Itosa
ASM
Labor Department Drives Building Boom and Wage Talks
The Labor Department plans revived private building and construction, creating a special division to oversee plans, costs, and materials. They note wage and material price rises in Washington and other cities, aiming to spur public and private projects including schools, water works, and residences.
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Washington
Department of
Kibor
Cot Seetia
PAYS 100 PER GENT FOR MODERN HOME
Glen Campbell purchased from Unitedell the outbuildings and fixtures at Oasis and Tat streets. Campbell said the paid value is one hundred percent of the price for quick ownership transfer and notes the scarce need for a certain feature in Tieton.
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Glen Campbell
U.iaetdell
Utoclerss
Oasis
Tat
Campbell
Tieton
Copper Industry in Australia on Blink
London reports a shift in copper trade as Australia may supply more while Britain weighs imports from the United States. The American Chamber notes questions in cautious circles about favoring Australian copper to protect British industry and balance of trade amid shipping space constraints.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Australia
Englands
United Stat
Montana Dry As An Old Ham Bone
London reports describe the port overflowing with port wine and hogsheads blocking roads and sheds. Ships crowded docks, casks warped and leaking, as wine-laden vessels from Spain and Portugal arrive or are delayed. The scene shows an unusual abundance of wine in London.
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Montana
London
Theic
Spasaortugal
May Setter Railways In Near East Soon
Saloniki June 10 reports say American railway material arriving and army engineers in the Hatkans indicate railway conditions in the Near East may be improved soon. Rebuilding damaged bridges and track in Serbia has been slow due to labor and material shortages. Transit to Belgrade via Serbia may take 15 days to a month. ordinary freight routes remain disrupted. Rail traffic probably won’t be regular until early 1920. Belgrade reachable via Trieste and Fiume. Piraeus and Saloniki ports crowded. Newfoundland codfish dumped to clear docks. Greek army still active and labor shortages persist.
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Saloniki
Maik
Near East
Serbia
Belgrade
Tfome
Tydor
American Red Cross
American Food Famine Commission
Hell
Salonit
Trieste
Fiume
Piraeus
Athens
Greece
Salonniki
Constantinople
Piraews
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Roger W. Babson
Information and Education Service
Department of Labor
The
Daily Independent
A. E. Geldhof
E. A
Munsey Biddy
Washington, D. C
J. G. Link
C. S. Haire
Helena, Mont
Power Tech
Bulte Mont
Bank Bldg
Mont— Stapleton Bleck
Iehone
State Electric Supply Co
Helena
W. Glh Ave
Bowden & Karbel Land
Sixth Ave
Emily
Gollsmith
Western Clay Manufacturing Co
Independent
Renter
Building Information Office
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